SURVEY

Microprocessor control Technical manual

Software Version 1.0

Manual code 75807107A.0909

ORIGINAL VERSION

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CONTENTS
1 2 3 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS

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DESCRIPTION OF INPUTS-OUTPUTS ON SURVEY LOCAL OR REMOTE USER TERMINAL

3.1 LOCAL OR REMOTE USER TERMINAL 3.1.1 LOCAL OR REMOTE USER INTERFACE LEDS

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USING THE CONTROL SOFTWARE

4.1 MODIFYING THE CONTROL PARAMETERS 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU ACCESSING THE PARAMETERS FOR NON-PROTECTED LOOPS ACCESSING THE PARAMETERS FOR PROTECTED LOOPS EXITING THE SCREENS, LOOPS AND MAIN MENU

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CONTROL SOFTWARE MAIN MENU

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 LOOP SETPOINT UNIT STATUS LOOP LOOP MAINTENANCE PARAMETERS LOOP CLOCK LOOP INFO LOOP

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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL SOFTWARE PARAMETERS

6.1 6.2 SETPOINT LOOP: MODIFYING THE SETPOINTS USER SETUP LOOP: SETTING THE OPERATING PROGRAM 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 6.2.5 6.2.6 6.2.7 6.2.8 6.3 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 6.3.4 6.3.5 6.3.6 6.3.7 6.3.8 6.3.9 6.3.10 6.3.11 6.3.12 VENTILATION ROOM TEMPERATURE ROOM HUMIDITY SUPPLY TEMPERATURE PROBE CALIBRATION LAN TEST EXTERNAL SUPERVISOR PASSWORD PROBE PRESENCE PROBE TYPE VENTILATION COOLING SETUP DIRECT EXPANSION HEATING SETUP HUMIDITY SETUP SETPOINT LIMITS REGULATION DEAD ZONE LAN SETUP ALARM DELAY PASSWORD

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MANUFACTURER SETUP LOOP: CONFIGURATION OF THE COMPONENTS

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MEANING OF THE ALARM SCREENS

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 RESETTING THE BUZZER ALARM CONDITION CHECK RESETTING AN ALARM TABLE OF ALARMS

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SERIAL COMMUNICATION AND SUPERVISORY/BMS SYSTEMS

8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 SERIAL COMMUNICATION SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS BMS SYSTEMS MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL ACCESSORIES 8.4.1 8.4.2 8.5 MODBUS SERIAL CIRCUIT BOARD RS485 SERIAL CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTION

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SERIES C SURVEY SUPERVISOR MICROPROCESSOR VARIABLES (SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0)

SURVEY DEVICE TROUBLESHOOTING

9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 THE UNIT DOES NOT START INCORRECT READING OF INPUT SIGNALS QUESTIONABLE ALARM SIGNALLING FROM DIGITAL INPUT THE SURVEY DEVICE REPEATEDLY PROCEEDS IN WATCHDOG MODE, SERIAL CONNECTION WITH THE SUPERVISOR/BMS DOE NOT WORK

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GLOSSARY NOTES

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
The equipment described in this manual has been constructed to operate without risk for the intended purposes, provided that: Appliance installation, connection, operation and maintenance is carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with the instructions contained in these manuals. All the conditions stipulated in the user manual of the unit microprocessor are observed.

Any other use or modification of the equipment, unless expressly authorised by the manufacturer, is deemed improper. Any injuries or damage sustained as a result of improper use shall be the sole responsibility of the user. THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL ENABLE ADEQUATE MANAGEMENT BY THE USER AND GUARANTEE EFFICIENT UNIT OPERATION. FOR MORE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS, REFER TO THE TECHNICAL MANUALS PROVIDED IN THE I.T. MEDIA SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT.

WARRANTY
TECNAIR LV air conditioners are subject to the following warranty conditions which are automatically deemed to have been understood and accepted by the customer at the time of placing the order. TECNAIR LV guarantees that the products supplied are well made and of good quality. It undertakes during the period of warranty specified herein to repair or to replace with new at its own discretion, in the shortest time possible, any parts found to present recognised defects in materials, construction or workmanship that render them unfit for the intended use, provided that these faults are not the result of negligence on the part of the purchaser, neglect or inexperience of the user, normal wear and tear, damage caused by third parties, acts of God or other causes not arising from manufacturing defects. TECNAIR LV, however, shall not be liable to compensation for direct or indirect damage of any nature incurred for any reason. Defective components will be replaced at the Uboldo manufacturing plant, and all transportation and replacement costs shall be borne by the Purchaser. The duration of the warranty is 2 (two) years from the date of consignment. The warranty shall be rendered void automatically if the equipment is repaired or modified or in any way completed (such as, for example, in the case of non-supply of an electrical panel or similar) or in the case of the installation of non-original parts (parts not supplied by TECNAIR LV). The above warranty conditions apply provided that the Purchaser has fulfilled all contractual obligations and in particular those regarding payment.

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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS
The program controls direct expansion (A) or chilled water (C) series C air conditioning units for sanitary environments. The main functions of the program are as follows:

FUNCTION

DESCRIPTION Temperature control using P, PI or PID system.

Regulation

Return humidity control using Proportional system. Supply temperature limit control.

Supply fan Compressors Cooling valve and Heating valve Electric heaters Humidifier Motorised dampers

ON/OFF or variable control via PWM signal. Control of 1 or 2 Scroll compressors on 1 or 2 circuits. Variable Hot Gas Injection control 0/10 V for cooling power regulation. Floating valves, 3-point or variable at 0/10 V. 1- or 2-stage control, or variable at 0/10 V. Control signal variable at 0/10V. ON/OFF control signal. Management of Flood Alarms.

Alarms

Management of Fire/Smoke Alarms. Mangement of Return Air Filter Alarm. Management of Component Alarms, Alarm Logging, Breakdown Signalling. Maximum number of units: 12.

CANbus Local Network

Rotation for balancing unit operating hours. Switching on the backup unit to compensate for any excess thermal load, or following an alarm event (support procedure).

Modbus network

Modbus RTU slave on RS485.

IMPORTANT - WARNING:
TO PREVENT ANY TAMPERING WHICH MAY COMPROMISE UNIT OPERATION, ONLY AUTHORISED PERSONNEL SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO THE UNITS

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DESCRIPTION OF INPUTS-OUTPUTS ON SURVEY

The functions of the inputs and outputs on the main SURVEY board, designed for series C air conditioners, are listed below.

ANALOGUE INPUTS No. AI 1 (DI9) AI 2 (DI 10) AI 3 (DI 11) AI 4 (DI 12) AI 5 AI 6 AI 7 AI 8 TYPE ON-OFF ON-OFF ON-OFF ON-OFF 0-1 V NTC NTC 0-5 V Humidifier General Alarm Flooding Alarm Fire/Smoke Alarm Dirty Filter Alarm Room Humidity Room Temperature Supply Temperature Supply Pressure Sensor DESCRIPTION

DIGITAL INPUTS No. DI 1 DI 2 DI 3 DI 4 DI 5 DI 6 DI 7 DI 8 TYPE N.C. N.C. N.O. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. General Supply Fans General Electric Heater Motorised Dampers Status Remote OFF Low Pressure Compressor 1 Low Pressure Compressor 2 Compressor 1 General (Compressor High pressure+Thermal) Compressor 2 General (Compressor High pressure+Thermal) DESCRIPTION

DIGITAL OUTPUTS No. DO 1 DO 2 DO 3 DO 4 DO 5 DO 6 DO 7 DO 8 TYPE N.O. N.O. N.O. N.O. N.O. N.O. N.O. N.O. Fans Control Dampers Control Opens 3P cooling valve / Compressor 1 Closes 3P cooling valve / Compressor 2 Opens 3P heating valve / Stage of El. Heat. 1 Closes 3P heating valve / Stage of El. Heat. 2 Non-critical Alarm Serious Alarm DESCRIPTION

ANALOGUE OUTPUTS No. AO 1 AO 2 AO 3 AO 4 TYPE PWM PWM 0-10 V 0-10 V Supply Fans Speed Control Variable Heating Valve Cooling Valve External Humidifier DESCRIPTION

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LOCAL OR REMOTE USER TERMINAL

LOCAL OR REMOTE USER TERMINAL

KEY

NAME UP

DESCRIPTION Scrolls upwards through the screens associated with a specific group; if the cursor is in a setting field, it enables the user to increase the value. Scrolls downwards through the screens associated with a specific group; if the cursor is in a setting field, it enables the user to decrease the value. If pressed, enables exit from the menus and parameter modification procedures.

DOWN

EXIT

ON-OFF

Enables the user to turn the unit on and off.

ALARM

Displays the alarms on screen and enables alarm BUZZER shutoff and active alarm reset. Used to move the cursor to the setting fields. In the setting fields it confirms the set value and moves to the next parameter. If pressed and held, enables access to the Main display menu showing the machine status, control sensor readings and operating mode. If pressed and held, can be used to unlock the display keypad.

ENTER MENU UP + DOWN

3.1.1

LOCAL OR REMOTE USER INTERFACE LEDS

A green led is located next to each key, indicating the specific parameter group selected during the display and modification of operating parameters. There are also several LEDs with special functions as shown in the tables below.

KEY

COLOUR Off: Unit OFF. GREEN On: Unit ON.

DESCRIPTION

Flashing: Unit turned off from remote control or due to serious alarm/Unit in standby. RED On: Presence of one or more alarm conditions.

ORANGE

Instrument powered correctly.

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USING THE CONTROL SOFTWARE

The user terminal display shows all information required for precise and comprehensive control. The display of all parameters, both read-only and modifiable, is organised as follows: 1. 2. The main MENU contains LOOPS which group the parameters which must be displayed by category. The LOOPS are divided into 2 categories: LOOPS NOT PROTECTED by a password: these display the values of the sensors, alarms, device operating hours, the time and date, and enable the entry of temperature and humidity setpoints and adjustment of the internal clock. LOOPS PROTECTED by a password: these enable setting of the main functions (times, differentials, etc.) for the connected devices.

3.

Each LOOP contains a series of SCREENS which are used to display or modify the parameters.

4.1
4.1.1

MODIFYING THE CONTROL PARAMETERS

ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU ). It is possible to scroll through the LOOPS for the MENU

To access the MENU, simply press and hold the ENTER key ( using the ARROW keys ( ).

4.1.2

ACCESSING THE PARAMETERS FOR NON-PROTECTED LOOPS To access the parameters for the non-protected LOOPS, simply press the ENTER key ( ).

). Whenever It is possible to scroll through the SCREENS for the non-protected LOOPS using the ARROW keys ( the SCREEN has a modifiable parameter (e.g. password, setpoint,), if ENTER is pressed ( ) the available field is highlighted. The ARROW keys ( ) can be used to modify the field. To memorise the entered value, simply press ENTER ( ). Following this procedure, the field will no longer be highlighted and it will once again be possible to scroll through the SCREENS using the ARROW keys ( ). On the other hand, if you do not wish to save the parameter, simply press the EXIT key ( ). Following this procedure, the field will no longer be highlighted and it will once again be possible to scroll through the SCREENS using the ARROW keys ). (

4.1.3

ACCESSING THE PARAMETERS FOR PROTECTED LOOPS

To access the parameters for the protected LOOPS (user and manufacturer), it will be necessary, in the PARAMETERS LOOP, to enter the correct LOGIN password: USER PARAMETERS: Password 0123 (Modifiable) MANUFACTURER PARAMETERS: Password 0694 (Modifiable)

4.1.4

EXITING THE SCREENS, LOOPS AND MAIN MENU It is possible to exit the SCREENS, the LOOPS and the MENU by pressing the EXIT key ( ).

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5.1

CONTROL SOFTWARE MAIN MENU

LOOP SETPOINT

Within the LOOP SETPOINT, it is possible to modify the room temperature and room humidity control setpoints. These parameters can be modified so that the user is able to select his/her preferred environmental conditions.

5.2

UNIT STATUS LOOP

Within the UNIT STATUS LOOP, it is possible to display the status of all the control components installed inside the unit. It is also possible to display the LAN status. The Loop is divided into the following sub-groups: COMPONENT STATUS: Status of the unit components. NET STATUS: Status of the units in the LAN.

5.3

LOOP MAINTENANCE

Within LOOP MAINTENANCE it is possible to display the working hours of the main unit components. It is also possible to display the log of alarms which have occurred. The Loop is divided into the following sub-groups: WORKING HOURS: Working hours count for the main unit components. ALARMS LOGGING: Log of the alarms which have occurred.

5.4

PARAMETERS LOOP

Within the PARAMETERS LOOP, after gaining access by entering the correct login password, it is possible to modify the parameters corresponding to unit control and the parameters corresponding to unit construction. The Loop is divided into the following sub-groups: LOGIN: Selection of the access password for the parameter configuration Loops. USER SETUP: Modification of the unit control and operation parameters. LANGUAGES: Enables the software language to be changed. MANUFACTURER SETUP: Deletes the working hours count and the alarms log. DELETE LOGGING: Can be used to delete the working hours count and the alarms log.

5.5

CLOCK LOOP
Within the CLOCK LOOP, it is possible to adjust the current time and date of the control software.

5.6

INFO LOOP

Within the INFO LOOP, it is possible to display the information corresponding to the control software and the unit order confirmation.

For more detailed and specific information on control procedures, please refer to the unit INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL accompanying the IT media supplied.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL SOFTWARE PARAMETERS

SETPOINT LOOP: MODIFYING THE SETPOINTS

NAME S01 S02

DESCRIPTION Temperature Setpoint Humidity Setpoint

MIN r01 r03

MAX r02 r04

DEFAULT 22.0 50.0

U.M. C Rh%

NEW

6.2
6.2.1 NAME SP1 SP2

USER SETUP LOOP: SETTING THE OPERATING PROGRAM

VENTILATION DESCRIPTION Air Flow Pressure MIN 500 100 MAX 99000 900 DEFAULT 1500 350 U.M. m /h Pa
3

NEW

6.2.2 NAME T01 T02 T03 T04 T05

ROOM TEMPERATURE DESCRIPTION Proportional Band Integral Time Derivative Time High Temperature Alarm Offset Low Temperature Alarm Offset MIN 0.1 0 0 -20.0 -20.0 MAX 20.0 9999 9999 20.0 20.0 DEFAULT 2.0 0 0 10.0 10.0 U.M. C S S C C NEW

6.2.3 NAME U01 U02 U03

ROOM HUMIDITY DESCRIPTION Proportional Band High Humidity Alarm Offset Low Humidity Alarm Offset MIN 1 0 0 MAX 50 100 100 DEFAULT 10 20 20 U.M. Rh% Rh% Rh% NEW

6.2.4 NAME TM1 TM2 TM3 TM4

SUPPLY TEMPERATURE DESCRIPTION High Supply Temperature Limit High Supply Temperature Mode Low Supply Temperature Limit Low Supply Temperature Mode MIN -15.0 Alarm Only -15.0 Alarm Only MAX 90.0 Cooling Procedure 90.0 Heating Procedure DEFAULT 30.0 Alarm Only 5.0 Alarm Only C U.M. C NEW

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6.2.5 NAME CA1 CA2 CA3 CA4

PROBE CALIBRATION DESCRIPTION Room Temperature Room Humidity Supply Temperature Supply Pressure Sensor MIN -10.0 -10 -50.0 0 MAX 10.0 10 500.0 100 DEFAULT 0.0 0 0.0 0 U.M. C Rh% C Pa NEW

6.2.6 NAME TNT

LAN TEST DESCRIPTION LAN Rotation Test Enable MIN NO MAX YES DEFAULT NO U.M. NEW

6.2.7 NAME SU1 SU2

EXTERNAL SUPERVISOR DESCRIPTION Address Baudrate MIN 1 1200 MAX 254 38400 DEFAULT 1 19200 U.M. Baud NEW

6.2.8 NAME L01

PASSWORD DESCRIPTION User MIN 0 MAX 9999 DEFAULT 0123 U.M. NEW

For more detailed and specific information on control procedures, please refer to the unit INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL accompanying the IT media supplied.

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6.3
6.3.1 NAME P01 P02 P03

MANUFACTURER SETUP LOOP: CONFIGURATION OF THE COMPONENTS

PROBE PRESENCE DESCRIPTION Room Humidity Supply Temperature Supply Pressure Sensor MIN NO NO NO MAX YES YES YES DEFAULT NO NO NO U.M. NEW

6.3.2 NAME P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13

PROBE TYPE DESCRIPTION Temperature: Type Temperature: Minimum Temperature: Maximum Humidity: Type Humidity: Minimum Humidity: Maximum Pressure: Type Pressure: Minimum Pressure: Maximum MIN NTC -50.0 -50.0 NTC 0 0 NTC 0 0 MAX PT1000 500.0 500.0 0-1V 100 100 0-1V 5000 5000 DEFAULT NTC 0.0 100.0 0-1V 0 100 0-5V 0 5000 U.M. C C Rh% Rh% Pa Pa NEW

6.3.3 NAME VE1 VE2 FT1 VE3 VE4 VE5 FT2 FT3 FT4 FT5 FT6

VENTILATION DESCRIPTION Motorised Damper Variable Speed Fans Regulation Type Minimum Speed Maximum Speed Fan Speed in Dehumidification Plug Fans Coefficient Fans Number Modulation Speed Air Flow Dead zone Pressure Dead zone MIN NO NO Cooling power 0 0 VE3 0 1 1 100 10 MAX YES YES Constant Pressure 100 100 100 1000 4 100 800 100 DEFAULT NO NO Cooling power 30 80 30 72 1 1 100 10 U.M. % % % s m /h Pa
3

NEW

6.3.4 NAME H01

COOLING SETUP DESCRIPTION Unit Type MIN Direct Expansion MAX Chilled Water DEFAULT Direct Expansion U.M. NEW

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6.3.5 NAME E01 E02 E03 E04 E05

DIRECT EXPANSION DESCRIPTION Number of Compressors Automatic Rotation Hot Gas Valve Maximum Limit HG Maximum Limit HG in Dehumidification MIN 1 NO NO 0 0 MAX 2 YES YES 100 100 DEFAULT 1 NO NO 80 40 U.M. % % NEW

6.3.6 NAME CL1 CL2

HEATING SETUP DESCRIPTION Heating Number of Heaters MIN NO 0 MAX Heating Valve 2 DEFAULT NO 1 U.M. NEW

6.3.7 NAME UM1 UM2 UM3 UM4

HUMIDITY SETUP DESCRIPTION Humidifier Cooling and Humidifier Together Dehumidification Partial Dehumidification MIN NO NO NO NO MAX YES YES YES YES DEFAULT NO NO YES NO U.M. NEW

6.3.8 NAME r01 r02 r03 r04

SETPOINT LIMITS DESCRIPTION Minimum Temperature Limit Maximum Temperature Limit Minimum Humidity Limit Maximum Humidity Limit MIN -40.0 r01 -40 r03 MAX r02 150.0 r04 150 DEFAULT 15.0 30.0 30 75 U.M. C C Rh% Rh% NEW

6.3.9 NAME ZM1 ZM2

REGULATION DEAD ZONE DESCRIPTION Temperature Dead Zone Humidity Dead Zone MIN 0 0 MAX 80 80 DEFAULT 10 20 U.M. % % NEW

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6.3.10 NAME n00 n01 n02 n03 n04 n05 n06 n07 n08 n09

LAN SETUP DESCRIPTION LAN Address LAN Enable Number of Units Number of Units in Standby Enable Unit Rotation Time Period for Rotation Enable Support Support Offset Support Differential Support Delay MIN 1 NO 2 1 NO 0 NO 0 0.1 0 MAX 100 YES 12 11 YES 9999 Cascade 20.0 20.0 9999 DEFAULT 1 NO 2 1 NO 1 Individual 2.0 1.0 0 U.M. H C C s NEW

6.3.11 NAME Ad1 Ad2 Ad3

ALARM DELAY DESCRIPTION Temperature and Humidity Startup Delay Low Pressure MIN 0 0 0 MAX 9999 9999 9999 DEFAULT 300 150 180 U.M. s s s NEW

6.3.12 NAME L02

PASSWORD DESCRIPTION Manufacturer MIN 0 MAX 9999 DEFAULT 0694 U.M. NEW

For more detailed and specific information on control procedures, please refer to the unit INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL accompanying the IT media supplied.

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MEANING OF THE ALARM SCREENS

Each alarm condition is signalled by: Activation of the BUZZER incorporated in the user terminal; Illumination of the RED LED on the front panel of the user terminal ( Display of a bell symbol on the main program screen. );

7.1

RESETTING THE BUZZER

Press EXIT ( ) to reset the buzzer without displaying the alarm. This function remains active even with the keypad block enabled.

7.2

ALARM CONDITION CHECK

Press ALARM ( ) to display the message corresponding to the most recent active alarm. The BUZZER is shut off. ) to scroll through all active alarm signals. ) starts flashing.

Use the ARROW KEYS (

If the alarm is SERIOUS, and therefore blocks unit operation, the GREEN LED ( Press EXIT ( ) to return to the main program screen.

7.3

RESETTING AN ALARM
While an alarm is displayed, press and hold ALARM ( ) to delete all stored alarm signals. ) to delete the alarm signal shown on the display. Press and hold

ALARM (

If the alarm signals are reset without having eliminated the relative causes, the alarm signal will return immediately.

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7.4

TABLE OF ALARMS
STARTUP DELAY (s) 40 0 Ad2 20 20 20 20 0 0 Ad3 Ad3 0 20 20 0 20 Ad1 Ad1 Ad1 Ad1 Ad1 Ad1 OPERATING DELAY (s) 0 0 0 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Ad1 Ad1 Ad1 Ad1 Ad1 Ad1

NAME AFS AFr ADA EA5 EA6 EA7 EA8 AC1 AC2 ALP AL2 ARG AFD AHU FLO AMA AHT ALT AHH ALH AHS ALS

DESCRIPTION General Supply Fan Fire/Smoke Damper Status Room Humidity Probe Error Room Temperature Probe Error Supply Temperature Probe Error Supply Pressure Probe Error Compressor 1 General Compressor 2 General Low Pressure Compressor 1 Low Pressure Compressor 2 Electric Heater Safety Switch Dirty Air Filter External Humidifier General Alarm Flood Alarm No Master Alarm High Room Temperature Low Room Temperature High Room Humidity Low Room Humidity High Supply Temperature Low Supply Temperature

ACTIVATION WITH UNIT OFF NO YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

SERIOUS ALARM YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

NON-CRITICAL ALARM NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

For more detailed and specific information on alarm causes, please refer to the unit INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL accompanying the IT media supplied.

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SERIAL COMMUNICATION AND SUPERVISORY/BMS SYSTEMS

SERIAL COMMUNICATION

Serial communication is the transmission of information from one computer to another, or from a computer to a peripheral device, one bit at a time. This type of transmission is used by microprocessors for communication between peripheral devices (LAN, I/O expansion, etc.) and for communication with supervisory/BMS systems. To allow communication between the monitored devices and those used to collect and analyse the data, a common language is required, i.e. a collection of rules and commands recognised by both parts involved, called a communication protocol. There are various protocols: some are PROPRIETARY, i.e. developed by an individual brand for communicaiton between its own instruments; others are defined as INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, even if they are not yet universally established, and allow communication between instruments supplied by different manufacturers. The Modbus communication protocol, introduced to the market in the 1970s by MODICON, is one of the most common protocols used by BMS systems in industrial and civil applications. The fact that it is easy to use, requires few resources and is reliable and flexible means it can be used to supervise all types of processes and procedures required by the user. TECNAIR LV therefore chose the Modbus communication protocol as the serial communication standard for its own units.

8.2

SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS

A supervisory system comprises the equipment and programs aimed at monitoring and managing a machine, or a small group of machines. Usually a supervisor is custom designed to meet the specific requirements of the system to be monitored. Normally a supervisory system is fitted where it becomes necessary to check specific critical variables in order to obtain operative data and logs. A supervisor is usually very limited and only checks the systems used to obtain the required status. A supervisor may be installed on site or examined remotely (e.g. using a modem).

8.3

BMS SYSTEMS

A system aimed at monitoring and managing whole buildings is called a BMS. A BMS system may resemble a large supervisor, but it usually features significantly more advanced functions than the latter. This type of monitoring is installed on sites where checking is required for all processes performed internally. A BMS usually interacts with: a. b. c. d. e. f. Fire/alarm systems Air processing systems Motion sensors Lighting systems Water systems etc.

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8.4
8.4.1

MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL ACCESSORIES

MODBUS SERIAL CIRCUIT BOARD RS485

SURVEY microprocessors may be fitted as part of a supervisory and/or remote assistance network adopting the Modbus RS485 standard through a serial circuit board (optional).

The table lists the applications of the pinout connector on the RS485 serial circuit board:

PIN
1 2 3

APPLICATION
D+ DGND

The serial communication protocol used has the following characteristics:

SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL CHARACTERISTICS Protocol Std. for communication Baud Rate Word Length Parity Stop Bits Modbus Slave, RTU mode RS485 Opto-isolated in terms of the network Varies between 1200 and 38400 Baud 8 None 1

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SERIAL CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTION

To create a RS485 network, simply connect the SURVEY circuit boards via the connectors with extractable terminals on the serial board, using a cable with the following characteristics:

Type
Belden 3106A/3107A

Cable cross-section
AWG20/22 cross-sect. min. 0.2 mm / max. 2.5 mm
2 2

Closing resistance
120 , 0.25 W

Max. length
1000 m

Connection cable example

RS485 network connection example

WARNING!
DO NOT CREATE BRANCHES DO NOT LAY WITH POWER CABLES

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8.5

SERIES C SURVEY SUPERVISOR MICROPROCESSOR VARIABLES (SOFTWARE VERSION 1.0)

ANALOGUE VARIABLES (REGISTER) REGISTER INDEX DESCRIPTION Analogue inputs 1 2 3 5 Room humidity Room temperature Supply air temperature Supply pressure Analogue outputs 6 7 8 9 Supply fan speed Opening variable heating valve Hot gas bypass/Variable cooling valve External humidifier request Working hours 11 12 13 14 15 Unit working hours Compressor 1 working hours Compressor 2 working hours Humidifier working hours Electric heater working hours Regulation 16 17 Current air flow (long) Current air flow (long) LAN 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Unit 1 status Unit 2 status Unit 3 status Unit 4 status Unit 5 status Unit 6 status Unit 7 status Unit 8 status Unit 9 status Unit 10 status Unit 11 status Unit 12 status * * * * * * * * * * * * R R R R R R R R R R R R m3/h m /h
3

U.M.

READ/WRITE

%rh C C Pa

R R R R

% % % %

R R R R

h h h h h

R R R R R

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Parameters 30 31 32 33 34 35 Temperature Setpoint Prop. band - Temperature Humidity Setpoint Prop. Band - Humidity Air Flow Setpoint Air Pressure Setpoint Alarm Thresholds 36 37 38 39 40 41 High Room Temperature Threshold Low Room Temperature Threshold High Room Humidity Threshold Low Room Humidity Threshold High Supply Temperature Setpoint Low Supply Temperature Setpoint C C C C C C R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W C C %Rh %Rh m3/h Pa R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W R/W

* Unit Status Descriptions

1 = Unit ON 4 = OFF via supervisor 7 = In support 2 = Unit OFF 5 = OFF via remote 8 = Support request 3 = OFF due to serious alarm 6 = Standby 9 = In replacement

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DIGITAL VARIABLES (COIL) COIL INDEX DESCRIPTION Digital outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Supply fans control (DO1) Motorised dampers control (DO2) Compressor 1 control/Open 3P cooling valve (DO3) Compressor 2 control/Close 3P cooling valve (DO4) Elec. Heat. 1st stage/Open 3P heating valve (DO5) Elec. Heat. 2nd stage/Close 3P heating valve (DO6) General non-critical alarm (DO7) General serious alarm (DO8) Statuses 10 Unit ON Controls 14 15 Unit OFF: The unit is switched off via the supervisor Reset unit alarms R/W R/W R R R R R R R R R READ/WRITE

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ALARMS (COIL) COIL INDEX 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 DESCRIPTION Humidity probe error or disconnection alarm Room temperature probe error or disconnection alarm Supply pressure probe error or disconnection alarm Supply temperature probe error or disconnection alarm Compressor 1 general alarm Compressor 2 general alarm Electric heater safety switch alarm General supply fans alarm (Unit OFF) Air filter dirty alarm Fire/Smoke alarm (Unit OFF) Low pressure compressor 1 alarm Low pressure compressor 2 alarm General external humidifier alarm High room temperature alarm Low room temperature alarm High room humidity alarm Low room humidity alarm No master alarm Motorised dampers alarm (Unit OFF) Flooding alarm High supply temperature alarm Low supply temperature alarm READ/WRITE R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

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9.1

SURVEY DEVICE TROUBLESHOOTING

THE UNIT DOES NOT START
LAN CONNECTION LED ON MAIN BOARD OFF, LCD OFF, OTHER LEDS OFF Check the following: The mains power supply is connected. 24 Vac is connected downstream of the supply voltage transformer. The 24 Vac power supply connector has been correctly inserted into the corresponding support on the main SURVEY board. The protection fuse is intact. The telephone cable connecting the terminal (if present) and the main board has been connected properly.

9.2

INCORRECT READING OF INPUT SIGNALS

Check the following: The inputs have been calibrated correctly (via program). The SURVEY board and probes are powered correctly. The digital inputs power supply is separated from the SURVEY power supply. The probe wires have been connected in accordance with the instructions supplied. The probe wires are positioned at a suitable distance from potential sources of electromagnetic interference (power cables, contactors, high-voltage cables and cables connected to devices with high voltage consumption at start-up). The thermal resistance level between the probe and any probe pocket is not too high. Place a little paste or conductive oil inside the pockets if necessary, in order to guarantee effective temperature transmission. Whether it is a probe error or whether it is a SURVEY conversion error. Checks may vary depending on the type of probe.

9.3

QUESTIONABLE ALARM SIGNALLING FROM DIGITAL INPUT

Make sure there is an alarm signal at the input, measuring the current between the shared terminal and the IDn digital input corresponding to the signalled alarm. The microprocessor signals an alarm when it detects open contacts: If the current is 5 mA or the alarm contact is closed. If the current is 0 mA the alarm contact is open.

9.4

THE SURVEY DEVICE REPEATEDLY PROCEEDS IN WATCHDOG MODE,

I.E. IT SWITCHES OFF AND RESTARTS CONTINUALLY, AS IF THE POWER SUPPLY IS CUT OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS Check the following: The power cables do not run near the main board microprocessors. There are no sources of electromagnetic interference near the microprocessor or the data transmission cables.

9.5

SERIAL CONNECTION WITH THE SUPERVISOR/BMS DOE NOT WORK

Check the following: The RS485 serial circuit board is present and connected correctly. The SURVEY unit identification number has been set correctly. The type of serial cables used. The serial cables have been connected correctly, in accordance with the diagram provided in the documentation corresponding to the supervisory network. The serial cables have not been disconnected.

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GLOSSARY
Proportional band: defines a temperature range of just a few degrees starting from the setpoint, within which the system operates the control devices. Buzzer: sound device fitted onto the external terminals; a long sound indicates an alarm, while a short sound indicates that the limits have been exceeded while setting the parameters. The remote 6-key terminals are not fitted wth this device. Default: this term is used to describe the values (e.g. setpoint and proportional band values) that will be automatically applied by the system if the operator fails to set them. Step: defines an area of the proportional band (of temperature or humidity) within which a device is switched on and, at the same time, defines the values at which the device is switched on and off. Supply: the air delivered to the room by the air conditioner. Screen: the screen appearing on the display. Branch - Loop: series of screens relating to the same topic and which therefore can be accessed easily simply by pressing the arrow keys; a branch may be accessed by pressing one of the keys on the terminal, which displays the first screen in the Loop. Ramp: the operating range of a variable valve from 0% to 100%. Range: range of values that may be assumed by a parameter. Setpoint: defines the temperature (or humidity) value to which the system is set; the system activates the heating or cooling devices until the temperature (or humidity) in the controlled environment matches the setpoint value. Standby: defines the status of the unit while it is switched off locally. Stamp (memory): memory of the circuit board on which the default values for all parameters, selected by TECNAIR LV, are stored. The memory is permanent, even if the power is cut off. Variable valve: the variable valve is controlled by a signal with voltage varying from 0 to 10 V. Dead zone - Neutral zone: define a very narrow temperature range between the setpoint and the proportional band within which the control devices are not operated.

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